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NEW HAVEN CAMERA
CLUB HANDBOOK - HISTORY
History The New Haven Camera Club was established in
1911. It was a charter member of the American Association of Camera Clubs
that later became the Photographic Society of America. The early history
of the club is incomplete. Club records have been kept since 1944. The purpose
of the club then, as it is now, was to promote amateur photography in the
greater New Haven area. In the late 1940's and early 1950's, black
and white printmaking dominated the camera club. With the advent of color
slides in 1951, gradually the focus of the club shifted to color slide photography.
Now prints are again increasing in importance with the advent of digital
print making techniques. The New Haven Camera Club is recognized as
one of the best camera clubs in the state. Over the years the club has won
numerous awards in photographic competitions sponsored by the Photographic
Society of America, the New England Camera Club Council, and the Connecticut
Association of Photographers, with which the New Haven Camera Club is affiliated. The club offers programs to instruct and entertain
photographers, regardless of ability level. Competitions allow members to
display their photography, receive awards, and hear constructive criticism.
Small group workshops allow for instruction in various photographic techniques
in an informal setting. Field trips to places with good photographic potential
are held periodically. In 2002 the club’s Internet page went live at www.newhavencameraclub.org. This
site allows members and potential members to stay current with the activities
of the club and provides links to other photographic organizations. Through the years, the New Haven Camera Club
has contributed to New Haven's artistic life. It participated in New Haven's
Festival of the Arts, which was held in the late 1950's and early 1960's
on the New Haven Green. In 1988, the club participated in New Haven's 350th
Birthday Celebration, during which the club sponsored a print contest for
local photographers. Recently the club displayed photographs at the New Haven
Public Library. As people have moved to suburban towns over
the years, the New Haven Camera Club became truly a regional club. Our members
have come from as far east as New London, as far west as Monroe, and as far
north as Middletown. Getting together with others who share an interest in
photography has been and continues to be a part of the club. Good friendships
develop by socializing at club meetings, workshops, field trips, at our Holiday
Party, and Annual Awards Banquet. The New Haven Camera Club is fortunate to have as members many excellent photographers who are always willing to share their knowledge with others. It is the members of the club who by their participation, enthusiasm, and fellowship have sustained the New Haven Camera Club for these many years.
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